Education

Viet Nam National University (VNU), Ha Noi has risen further in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 (QS AUR 2026), securing 158th place and ranking among the top 10.3% of higher education institutions in Asia, according to the latest results released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

The two sides concurred to intensify cooperation across multiple education levels, encompassing universities, vocational training institutions, and high schools. Besides, they will expand joint training programmes, enhance student and lacturer exchanges, and promote mutual recognition of academic credits.

The University of Oxford has announced the establishment of the Oxford Pioneer Scholarship Scheme, a landmark initiative that underscores the growing collaboration in education and scientific research between Viet Nam and the United Kingdom.

The Viet Nam Talent Awards 2025 ceremony, themed “Honouring Talent – Inspiring Creativity”, took place at the Viet Nam-Soviet Friendship Labour Cultural Palace in Ha Noi on the evening of October 27.

In the journey toward comprehensive education, the cultivation of culture, arts, life skills, and core values among students has been receiving increasing attention.

In Ha Noi on October 24, the Australia–Viet Nam Cooperation Workshop on Promoting Digital Transformation in Education attracted a large number of domestic and international delegates. The event was part of a three-day visit to Viet Nam (October 22–24) organised by the Australian Government’s Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).

The Central Commission for Communications, Education and Mass Mobilisation held a workshop on October 25 to discuss the benefits and challenges of promoting the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and training.

The 15th National Assembly, in its ongoing 10th session, held group discussions on October 22 afternoon to review the draft Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Education, the revised Law on Higher Education, and the amended Law on Vocational Education.

As part of its ongoing the 10th session, the National Assembly (NA) on October 22 morning heard the proposals and verification reports on three draft laws – the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Education, the revised Law on Higher Education, and the revised Law on Vocational Education.

The Japanese Professional Skills College (JPC) held its inauguration and opening ceremony for the first academic year in the Mekong Delta province of Can Tho on October 18.

The Embassy of the Republic of Italy in Viet Nam, in collaboration with Uni-Italia Viet Nam (an organisation promoting academic cooperation and study in Italy), hosted the annual “Study in Italy” Fair in Ha Noi on October 16.

The Project on Teaching and Learning Foreign Languages in the National Education System for the 2017–2025 period has not only marked a breakthrough in curricula, content and teaching methods but has also helped improve the foreign language proficiency of students and lecturers, thereby meeting the demands of human resource development in the context of deep international integration.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the education sector to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused by Storm Matmo (Storm No. 11) in order to support recovery efforts and ensure that students can return to school as soon as possible.

Party General Secretary To Lam attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Na Ngoi Primary and Lower Secondary Boarding School in Na Ngoi Commune, Nghe An Province, on October 11.

The Politburo on August 22 issued Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of education and training. This is a major policy of the Party aimed at addressing existing difficulties and limitations, promoting strong institutional reforms, and creating special and breakthrough mechanisms and policies for the education sector, particularly in areas facing extreme hardship, border regions, islands, and ethnic minority communities.

According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 (THE 2026), the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has maintained its position in the 501–600 band globally, continuing to lead among Vietnamese universities.

On October 9, a lively student debate on tackling food loss and waste took place at the residence of the Danish Ambassador to Viet Nam. The event formed part of activities marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2025, aiming to raise public understanding and inspire practical action.

When Mid-Autumn Festival comes, while children across the country eagerly await the celebration, numerous children in many remote villages lack the chance to truly enjoy the festivities. To help bridge the gap in geography and living conditions, many schools have brought meaningful Mid-Autumn joy to children in the highlands.

Viet Nam has consistently remained a priority for the Australian Government and its international education sector, Acting Deputy Secretary of the Higher Education, Research and International Group in the Australian Government Department of Education Karen Sandercock has affirmed.

British University Viet Nam (BUV) has been ranked among the Top nine in the AI Innovation in Education category at the EDUtech Asia 2025 Awards, standing out from more than 400 universities across the Asia-Pacific.